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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-17_Prison Board Agenda_PB 06-17-25 WASHINGTON COUNTY Lf PRISON BOARD AGENDA WASHiNGTON COUNTY Tuesday, June 17, 2025 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 06-03-25 dated June 3, 2025 III. Public Comment IV. Warden's Report V. Bills VI. Old Business VII. New Business VIII. Adjourn Meeting N. Sherman D. Price E. Janis G. Sweat L. Maggi C. Griffin Judge DiSalle A. Johnston A. Andronas J. Fewell J. Walsh M. Pierson H. Sheatler WA\S]H[][IqG'7C'ON COUPNTY CORRIECTIONAL ]FA\,cvL]['7C'�Y WASHINGTON COUNTY Rnn�lran4 1fA1 100 West Cherry Avenue Phone: 724-228-6845 Washington, PA 15301 Fax: 724-250-6506 Jeffrey S. Fewell, Warden Christopher M. Cain, Deputy Warden David Coddington, Major MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Prison Board FROM: Jeffrey S. Fewell, Warden DATE: June 17, 2025----------CHANGE#1------------------------- SUBJECT: Prison Board Proposals for Review AGENDA A. Statistics B. Proposals for approval PROPOSAL #1: Washington County Correctional Facility—Lawrence County Agreement Addendum I, Warden Fewell, respectfully requests the Prison Board approve an addendum to our agreement with Lawrence County for the provision of housing each other's adult offenders on an as needed basis as per the contract conditions including, $75.00 per inmate, per day,plus medical expenses to be paid from their Operating budget. NOTE: THIS SERVICE FOR THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IS CONTINGENT UPON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL. OF Washington County Correctional Facility Invoices - June 17, 2025 *A Z Janitorial Services LLC Housekeeping Supplies Bid $ 5,090.55 *Access Information Protected Secure Waste Removal $ 102.75 *Air Filter Systems LLC Air Filter $ 644.42 *Belfiore's Coffee & Food Service Co. Coffee Bid $ 3,659.40 *Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. Bread Bid $ 9,236.28 Butler County Prison Inmate Holding $ 11,640.00 *CDW-G Computer Hardware $ 322.90 *Chemsearch FE Cleaning Supplies $ 331.94 *Colt Plumbing Company Plumbing Supplies $ 733.01 *Columbia Gas of PA Gas Utility $ 5,371.78 *Craftmaster Hardware Hardware $ 151.37 *Earthwise Environmental Contracted Waste Removal $ 903.80 *Fewell, Jeffrey Employee Travel $ 347.51 *Fireman's Friend Fire Extinguisher Service $ 346.75 *Grainger W W Inc. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 3,968.21 *Jack Frye Sales &Service Housekeeping Bid $ 1,410.00 *McKesson Medical-Surgical Medical Supplies Bid $ 754.80 MSC Industrial Supply Industrial Commodities Bid $ 1,119.31 *NIJO Membership Dues $ 8,910.00 *Novacare Outpatient Rehabilitation Employment Testing $ 1,125.00 *Pennsylvania American Water Contracted Utility Service $ 9,164.55 Primecare Medical Inc. Contracted Medical Services $ 16,323.56 S.A. Comunale Co. Inc. Maintenance and Repairs $ 1,003.60 *Scalise Industries Contracted Repairs $ 3,671.46 *Schneider's Dairy Milk Bid $ 5,945.43 *Sprague Operating Resources Gas $ 3,114.09 *Sysco Pittsburgh LLC COSTARS Food Contract $ 4,688.07 *Trapuzzano's Uniforms Uniforms $ 5,288.00 UPMC Guard Meals $ 235.00 *US Foods Inc. Food Bid $ 37,002.75 *Verizon Wireless Cellular Service $ 40.01 *Washington E Washington Joint Auth. Contracted Sewage Utility $ 15,557.50 *W B Mason Co. Inc. Office Supplies $ 494.11 *Washington Physicians Services Employment Screenings $ 350.00 *West Penn Power Power Utility $ 13,894.90 Total 6/17/25 Meeting $ 172,942.81 *Paid as required by due date Minute No. PB 06-03-25 June 3, 2025 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in public meeting room G16 in the Crossroads Building, 95 W. Beau St., Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Nick Sherman, Electra Janis and Larry Maggi; Judge John DiSalle; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh; and Controller Heather Sheatler. Also present were Chief of Staff Daryl Price; Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston; Warden Jeffrey Fewell, Deputy Warden Chris Cain and Major David Coddington; Human Services Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Chief of Police, City of Washington Steve Devenney; Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm and Casey Grealish. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11 a.m. and Warden Jeffrey Fewell led the meeting with an invocation. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 05-13-25 dated May 13, 2025. Moved by Ms. Janis to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion to approve Minute No. PB 05-13-25 dated May 13, 2025. The motion was carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." PUBLIC COMMENT None. BOARD'S RESPONSE None. WARDEN'S REPORT Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board hire the following personnel to PT Correctional Officers: Ryan Ankrom, Lauren Biggs, Alexis Durbin, Abigail Lowe, David Mays, Christopher Petrarca, Leonard St. John Porter, Marissa Vasos, and Michael Yeager All are scheduled for new hire orientation on Monday, June 23, 2025 starting at 9 a.m. in the Human Resources Department, located in Suite 400 of the Crossroads Building. Ms. Janis made the motion to accept the Warden's report as presented. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." BOARD DISCUSSION None. BILLS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Solicitor Gary Sweat reminded the Board they had wanted to change the time of the meetings to 10:30 a.m. This time change will be effective for the July 15, 2025 Prison Board Meeting. Ms. Janis made the motion to change the meeting times from I I a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating"Aye." Mr. Sherman asked the Warden for an update on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling in Mezzacappa v. Northampton County, which prohibits counties from releasing inmate mug shots under the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). Warden Fewell noted the state police will now maintain the photo repository and questioned whether administrative information can still be shared with families. Mr. Sherman asked if such disclosure would be legal. Mr. Price inquired if the restriction applies only to those not yet convicted, and Mr. Walsh confirmed it does. The change also impacts how the County responds to Right-to-Know requests. Mr. Andronas asked for thoughts on Westmoreland County's newly instituted 72-hour release policy for suspects being held by one county for another. He explained that Westmoreland County has begun releasing prisoners waiting on transport to other counties, after holding such prisoners for no more than 72 hours (excluding weekends). Mr. Andronas said this is a cost- saving endeavor for Westmoreland and said the PA Bureau of Prisons was okay with it. He questioned if the Board thought Washington should implement something similar. It was the consensus of the Board to that such a policy would not be something they would pursue. No action was taken. There being no further business, Mr. Sherman adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:10 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2025 ATTEST: SECRETARY